We Tested 100 Sports Bras — These 10 Are the Best for People With Large Breasts

The Brooks brand is dedicated to all things running. This racerback sports bra is designed for running, offering lift and separation while keeping your breasts still and secure without compressing them. Smooth built-in cups mean no fiddling with removable pads and no uniboob; the adjustable straps (hook and loop) and back closure (hook and eye) allow you to customize your fit.

“It's definitely built to keep your breasts in place during workouts,” says tester Ashley Ziegler, a 36D. “I love that it's adjustable and that it keeps everything in place.” It is easy to adjust and to get on, though we found it to be a bit tight. Given that it’s designed for high-impact sports, our tester says this is to be expected.

It’s available in band sizes 32 to 44 and cup sizes C through FF (H). This is great news for people who need a small band size and a large cup size, since this combo can be difficult to find. We recommend this Brooks sports bra to anyone who needs strong support for high-impact activities. It's well-made, is available in a wide range of sizes, and does what it says it will do.

Hand-washing this bra is ideal, but it can also be machine washed in a lingerie bag on a gentle cycle. Always line dry and avoid fabric softeners, as they can reduce the life of the bra. The back is a bit stiff, although this may improve with regular use.

If you regularly battle the dreaded under-boob sweat, this bra is for you. The fabric blend of 70 percent polyester, 25 percent polyamide, and 5 percent elastane helps keep you drier by wicking away moisture. That means it pulls the sweat away from your body. Through yoga, Brazilian jiujitsu, and walking, our tester stayed dry. Other ways this bra helps keep you cool and comfortable are its breathability and quick-drying properties.

“It fits very well: It’s true to size and comfortable. The bra’s reinforced cups hold in my breasts without it feeling too constricted,” says Siobhan Neela-Stock, our 36DD tester. “I love the design. It’s super cute.” In addition to a range of attractive colors, you can match a wide variety of band and cup sizes: 34 to 50 and C through J.

The wide, comfy straps are easy to adjust, and the hook and eye closure allows further size customization. Full-coverage, nonstretch cups ensure that you’re held in place, while the mesh camisole design provides upper bust containment. The design features a higher neckline, which our experts recommend for those with larger breasts.

We found little to complain about, but the bottom of the bra, where the underwire would normally be, felt a bit tight. Thankfully, it’s machine washable, though it must be line dried. Overall, we highly recommend the Glamorise No-Bounce Camisole Sports Bra to people who exercise frequently and want a cool, comfy sports bra to wear.

At $30, this bra offers great value because it’s both incredibly comfortable and has built-in formed cups that keep your breasts separate, supported, and still — no bouncing or uniboob. I tested this bra, and it was by far my favorite of the three I tried. It’s going in my regular rotation. I was impressed by the lightweight, sweat-wicking, and gentle stretch fabric. I also love that it has a silhouette more like a traditional bra. Add it all together and you have a bra you’ll want to wear all day, whether running errands or working out at the gym.

From walking and yoga to grocery shopping, this bra remained comfortable and in place: no rolling, shifting, pinching, or annoying seams. It offered enough support for me to jog, jump, or do high-impact activities comfortably. I appreciate that the cups fit so well, given that the sizing is only letters (XS to 3X), not band and cup. I’m a 40DD, and the XXL fits perfectly.

I’ve always avoided this style of bra, which has a hook and eye closure but you also have to pull it over your head. I assumed they would be impossible to hook, but this was surprisingly simple to close.

The only issues I encountered were that the strap adjustment, although located at the front, was stiff and difficult to adjust while wearing it, and the fabric had a really weird smell. The product says to hand-wash, but the Target product listing says it is machine washable. I washed it in a lingerie bag in a machine and hung it dry; it came out fine, but it still smelled weird.

I’m already spreading the word about this bra and recently convinced my mother-in-law to buy one. She says it is very comfortable during her exercise class.

If you’re looking for a bra you’ll forget you’re even wearing while you attempt to tackle Eagle pose, Shefit should be your go-to. It’s designed with activities like yoga and Pilates in mind. The wire-free seamless fabric is silky soft and will stretch with you, so you never feel overly constricted or unable to breathe deeply. The straps are wide and padded, and the cups keep breasts separate and supported.

“I used it walking, doing yoga, and running. I cannot describe how awesome it is. It was beyond comfortable; it felt like a second skin,” says tester Raki Swanson. “The straps do not dig into your shoulders, and it breathed. If you have large breasts, this bra is very supportive.” We found that it offered more support than low-impact bras but was closer to medium-impact styles. We washed it in the bag provided with the bra, and it came out fine.

It features removable breast cups and a zip-up front, with a zipper garage to prevent chafing. We would have preferred a more traditional bra closure, as we had to lie down to zip it up. We ended up just putting it on already zipped. We also didn't like that we couldn't really tighten or shorten the shoulders, even though the product description says that's possible.

The size scale uses letters (XS through 6Luxe), but the bra is designed to fit cup sizes A through I. While we can’t speak to the smaller band sizes, Swanson, our 42DDD tester, calls it “a fantastic sports bra” – once we found the correct size, that is. Based on the brand’s size chart and the sizing guide, our size was 1LUXE. We prefer a slightly roomier fit, so we ordered a 2LUXE. It was way too small. We traded it for a 4LUXE, which fit well, although it was a little too big. In the right size, we highly recommend this sports bra for women with larger busts.

Another fabulous low-impact option is the Nike Indy Light, which offers gentle support. It’s perfect for walking, the elliptical, weight machines, yoga, and Pilates. It’s a sleek, low-profile sports bra made of smooth, quick-drying fabric that wicks away sweat from your skin to help you stay dry. Removable pads slip in from the bottom for a smooth silhouette.

“This bra is extremely comfortable. It supported enough and didn't dig into my shoulders,” says Swanson. “It moved with my body and didn't restrict me.” It also worked great as an everyday bra for running errands, doing yard work, working from home, or lounging around the house. While its thin straps form a racerback and easily adjust in the back, the band cannot be adjusted.

This bra is from a trusted sportswear brand and is very reasonably priced, at under $40. We appreciate that it keeps breasts separate and doesn’t create a uniboob shape or a viselike grip, like many higher-impact bras do. It’s available in letter sizes only. We’re highlighting the plus-size version, available in 1X to 3X, which Nike’s bra sizing guide says will fit 42D through E, 44A through C, 46D through E, and 48A through C. The Indy is also available in sizes XS through 2XL, which Nike claims can fit sizes 30 through 40, cups A through E, up to 42C.

We found little to complain about, though this bra is truly a light support, low-impact option, unlike the Shefit low-impact bra, which offers low to medium support. Anything more active than walking caused bouncing, leading to soreness. If you’re looking for more support, or if your breasts are particularly heavy or saggy, try the Nike Indy medium or high-support versions.

If your preferred workout is aerobics, kickboxing, Zumba, or cycling, you’ll love this Thirdlove sports bra, which offers medium-impact support for cup sizes E and larger. We felt supremely supported during brisk walks, weight lifting, and yoga. We appreciate that it provides both encapsulation and compression, meaning your breasts are held both up and in but separately. Built-in cups help avoid a uniboob, and you don’t have to fiddle with wandering removable cups.

“The built-in cups and encapsulation make it look a little more like a normal bra under a shirt,” tester Mary Sauer says.

With this bra, you can choose whether the straps sit lower or higher on your shoulders, based on which is more comfortable for you, and you can also adjust the strap length. The band is also adjustable, thanks to its hook and eye closure. And we found everything easy to adjust.

We are glad this is machine washable. Our only complaints are that the straps aren't as comfortable as other sports bras and the fabric is not as moisture wicking as we’d prefer.

This bra is ideal for people engaged in high-impact exercise, such as runners, soccer players, and dancers, due to its supportive and comfortable design that is neither constricting nor restrictive. It is incredibly breathable and sweat wicking, making high-intensity workouts much more comfortable.

“There is nothing I don't like about this bra. It's my favorite sports bra of all time: the perfect high-impact bra,” tester Brittany Vargas says. “It's very soft on the skin and holds me in but doesn't feel restrictive or compressive at all. That's hard to accomplish.”

The straps are wide, padded, and adjustable, and can be converted from a traditional style to a crossed-back design. The four-way stretch and Lycra help the bra retain its shape. We really love the silky synthetic blend material and the perforated panel in the center, which encourages airflow and makes it feel light and airy.

It’s machine washable, and we appreciate how easy it is to get on and off because it's designed like a regular bra. We couldn’t find fault with this bra. The only issue you may have is that it’s such a fantastic bra, it’s often sold out, and most colors are out of stock.

If your breasts never feel fully supported without an underwire, this Panache wired sports bra is a great option. Designed for intense training, from gym workouts to high-impact sports, this bra provides support to keep your breasts in place, ensuring no sagging or bouncing.

“This is a very, very supportive bra. I felt supported the entire time I wore it. I can run and not worry about them moving,” Swanson says. “I will be ordering another one and will be wearing it every time I exercise, and buying one for my daughter.”

We wore it while jogging, walking, gardening, and performing everyday activities. It stayed put and didn’t chafe. Most importantly, the underwire is barely noticeable since it has a padded casing. There’s no padding to ruin your silhouette; instead, sleek, seam-free cups create a smooth, natural shape. The straps are thin but adjustable, and they can be clipped together near the top of the back.

While the bra is a little tight when you first put it on, it feels like a second skin after a few minutes, thanks to the Lycra adaptive material. We love how the breathable, sweat-wicking fabric and mesh panel in the center kept us cool during intense exercise.

There’s nothing we dislike about this bra. We highly recommend it to anyone who is busty and needs support. Panache is a British brand, so the bra is sold in U.K. sizes. Be sure to use the company’s size chart to convert your U.S. size to the correct U.K. size. We didn’t have any issues finding a good fit.

When you're ready to start exercising again after giving birth, this Momcozy nursing sports bra has everything you need. Whether walking, practicing yoga, breastfeeding, or simply relaxing at home, we found it incredibly comfortable, easy to adjust, and with just the right amount of gentle compression to hold us in place. And as far as nursing sports bras go, it's the most supportive one we tested.

“This bra goes beyond its promise. It's advertised as low impact, but this bra could easily work for high-impact activities. It’s very comfortable and works well for nursing,” tester Nicole Bonaccorso says. It also features a higher neckline than most nursing bras, making it more suitable for supporting women with larger breasts.

When you're breastfeeding, your breasts change constantly, so cup size can be an issue. This sports bra eliminates those problems, thanks to its adjustable straps and hook and eye band closure. It's mesh, which is great for hot days and hard workouts. Molded cups mean no fiddling with removable pads, and the bra has traditional clips on either side for nursing or pumping. It can also accommodate wearable breast pumps.

The wide, padded shoulder straps feel amazing. The O-back design is cute and, dare we say, fashionable. It also provides extra support, allowing the straps to sit higher and hit approximately mid-shoulder, which we found to be really comfortable. We also love the sizing: All letter sizes (S through 3XL) are available in either regular (B to D) or plus (DD/E to DDD/F) cups.

This bra has to be hand-washed, which can be inconvenient. The edge of the bra right above my cleavage puckered out a little bit sometimes, as if there were a bit of extra fabric. The elastic band has no fabric over it, which some people might find uncomfortable, but we found it okay. Overall, we highly recommend this as our top pick for low- to medium-impact workouts during pregnancy or postpartum.

We absolutely love that this bra is designed with larger bodies in mind. We wore it on long, hilly walks and to fitness classes that mostly focused on weights but also had higher-intensity movements and treadmill work. It is very comfortable, with buttery soft fabric, unnoticeable seams, and wide straps that don’t dig in. “Something I'd want to wear again,” says our tester Tori Martinet.

The full coverage gave us confidence that we wouldn’t slip out in any direction, no matter how we moved. This is particularly good for activities like yoga and cycling. It’s made of sweat-wicking, quick-drying material, and is machine washable in cold water.

The only issue we had was the sizing. It was a bit long, and the cups were a bit roomy, though the band fit well. Unfortunately, this bra is not adjustable. Had we been able to shorten the straps, the fit would have been much better. Our 36DD tester is a bit short-waisted and on the cusp of being considered plus-size. Still, she ordered the correct size for her dimensions based on the company size chart.

The bra claims to work for medium- to high-impact workouts, but this sizing issue left us feeling less supported. While we were perfectly comfortable during light- and medium-impact workouts, higher-impact exercises were a no-go. With a better fit, high-impact workouts would be no problem. Truly plus-sized bodies and those with cup sizes larger than DD are likely to find the extra length and cup space — hard to find in workout wear — a benefit.